decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 6 (June)
eClinicalWorks fraud settlement bad for co-conspirators – but likely not for users
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Article Overview
This article covers a Department of Justice settlement involving an electronic health record vendor, related allegations about certification and incentive-program attestations, and the practical questions raised for healthcare providers who used the system. It is relevant to clinicians, practice administrators, compliance staff, and health IT professionals who need to understand the broad implications of EHR certification issues, federal program participation, and vendor misconduct. The discussion also references CMS guidance and the role of certification bodies and integrity agreements.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand how vendor fraud allegations may affect providers, reimbursement-related attestations, and compliance risk without assuming provider wrongdoing. It is useful for organizations evaluating historic EHR use, certification reliance, and potential follow-up issues from federal settlements.
Article Sections
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Settlement overview
Introduces the federal settlement, the vendor involved, and the broader compliance context surrounding the case.
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Cheating on the test
Summarizes the allegations tied to certification testing and related claims about the vendor’s product and conduct.
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How this affects eClinicalWorks users
Discusses the possible implications for providers who used the system, including certification, attestation, and federal program concerns.
What You Will Learn
- The general compliance issues raised by an EHR vendor fraud settlement
- How certification and attestation concerns can affect providers who used a vendor system
- What types of follow-up questions may arise for incentive program participation and vendor accountability
- How CMS guidance and certification status are relevant to historic EHR use
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
- Compliance officers
- Health IT professionals
- Medical group managers
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